Amanda Higby, Msw, Lsw Email & Phone Number

• Function as a designated resource within the hospital for all issues related to organ and tissue donation• Market, develop, and deliver donation and educational programs to target audiences• Track and analyze referral data and provide quantitative data to key contacts• Prepare a monthly list of process improvements that identify deviations from best practice and missed opportunities; review and implement a response with appropriate hospital personnel

• Supported and educated potential donors’ families throughout the donation process• Provided initial response to organ donor referrals from hospitals via phone and in person to evaluate the clinical/social information and determine next steps• Offered emotional support, crisis intervention, and advocacy to families in crisis regarding the often sudden loss of a loved one

Fort Collins, Colorado

• Provided ongoing case management for individuals on the long term care unit and discharge planning for individuals completing rehabilitation• Lead interdisciplinary care conferences, resident councils, and neighborhood meetings• Collaborated with a variety of professionals within and without of the facility, including physicians, nurses, therapists, and Adult Protection

Keystone, Colorado

• Assisted with onboarding and off boarding for winter seasonal employees• Served as point of contact for new employees to obtain information on company policies and employee benefits, including ski passes and discount coupons• Cooperated with the Human Resources Department daily by providing requested information on employees and returning benefits upon employee termination• Coordinated uniforms for employees by assisting with proper fitting and uniform maintenance during and at the end of the season• Helped facilitate employee appreciation events, including employee ski trips, employee recognition breakfasts, and weekly supper club

Tallahassee, Florida

• Completed a dual clinical internship in the bereavement department and inpatient facility• Performed biopsychosocial assessments and bereavement assessments for newly admitted patients• Co-facilitated children and teen grief support groups on site and at various agencies, including Joann Bridges Academy, PACE Center for Girls, Boys Town, and DISC Village Adolescent• Functioned as an integral member of the multidisciplinary treatment team• Assisted with providing case management and support services in home

Master Of Social Work (Msw)

Activities and Societies: FSU International Programs Participant, July 2013 Phi Beta Kappa Senior Honor Society, Inducted 2014 Mortar.

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work